Corps news and announcements

7th Regiment
7th Regiment is collecting non-perishable canned and dry goods to benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center in their hometown of New London, Connecticut.
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The Academy
The Academy has a critical need for volunteers to help the corps while on tour. Specific dates, locations and areas of need are posted online.
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Blue Devils
In 2015, the Blue Devils are going to Europe! The organization is looking for approximately 100 talented musicians and dancers ranging in age from 18-25 who are interested in joining their international performing ensemble.
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Blue Knights
Many volunteer opportunities are available with the Blue Knights as they travel across the United States this summer. Whether you're interested in altering uniforms, working on the food truck, or helping out at Drums Along the Rockies, they have a position for you!
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Blue Stars
2014 marks the Blue Stars' 50th anniversary, and they're inviting you to celebrate with them at DCI La Crosse on July 12. With an exciting lineup of DCI's top Open and World Class corps, plus a special performance by the Blue Stars 50th Anniversary Corps, this is a show you won't want to miss.
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Boston Crusaders
For as little as $150, you can sponsor a meal for the 2014 Boston Crusaders. This donation provides supporters with a way to directly contribute toward the cost of feeding the corps, and it's a great way to put a smile on the faces of 200 hungry performers.
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Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown capped off a week of educational clinics and rehearsal with a first-place finish at DCI Central Indiana in Muncie on June 27. That week, Crown also served as the "corps in residence" at Music For All's 2014 Summer Symposium.
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The Cavaliers
As the friendly in-state rivalry has grown over the past half century, the Cavaliers (Rosemont, Illinois) and Phantom Regiment (Rockford, Illinois) are preparing to bring the neighborly competition directly to fans, alumni and supporters once again with Backyard Brawl Round 3.
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Madison Scouts
In November, the Madison Scouts will be making a trip to New York City for the 2014 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Rehearsals are well underway, and you can see the photos on the corps' Facebook page!
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Mandarins
With eight corps and three exhibition groups in attendance, Mandarins are looking for volunteers to help run their third annual DCI Capital Classic event in Sacramento, California on July 5.
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Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment will once again take on the Cavaliers in a friendly fundraising challenge called the Backyard Brawl. The corps is calling on fans, alumni and supporters to contribute to the effort.
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Pioneer
You can now download the June edition of Pioneer's newsletter online. In this issue, readers can find updates on the corps' new food truck, 2014 merchandise, member bios and more!
Pioneer-Corps.org

Racine Scouts
When the Racine Scouts perform this month, members will be donning a new look. Designed to strongly resemble the corps' 1964 uniforms, the Scouts debuted their "new-old" style at the Rotary Music Festival in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, where they first wore the look 50 years ago.
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Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard recently unveiled a new drum design by Dynasty to go along with its 2014 program, "Scheherazade."
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